Wilma M. Yingling

Wilma M. Yingling, 84, of Bellevue, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at the Willows. She was born April 12, 1929 in Bellevue to the late Alvin and Agatha (Nevland) Butz. Wilma was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bellevue. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1947. She enjoyed her herb garden and herb house and was a member of Firelands Herb Study Group. She volunteered at area nursing homes by leading Bible studies and giving programs on herbs. Mrs. Yingling had worked as a secretary for the President at National Farm Machinery, later at Lyme School and then for the Superintendent of Bellevue Schools. She then worked as a homemaker. On March 21, 1954 she married Donald S. Yingling at St. John's Lutheran Church. Don survives in Bellevue. Also surviving are their children, Randy (Von) Yingling and Rebecca "Becky" Yingling, both of Bellevue. In addition to her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by her sister, Garnita Bilger. Visitation will be 2-5pm Sunday, February 23, 2014 at the Auxter Funeral Home, 1105 Castalia Street, Bellevue. Her funeral service will be 10:30am Monday, February 24, 2014 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 209 Southwest Street, Bellevue. Rev. Juli Lejman-Guy will officiate and burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Lyme Township. Memorials may be given to St. John's Christian Preschool; St. John's Lutheran Church; or Stein Hospice.

Visitation Date: 02/23/2014

Visitation time: 2-5:00pm

Visitation Location: Auxter Funeral Home - 1105 Castalia Street, Bellevue

Funeral Date: 02/24/2014

Funeral Time: 10:30am

Funeral Location: St. John's Lutheran Church - 209 Southwest Street, Bellevue